Though the old man didn’t have enough money, ________ he gave a thousand yuan to the charity.

Mary shouted at the man but there was no answer, because the man was stone deaf.

Please keep quiet, everybody! I have            important to tell you.

He has_____ work to do, so he can’t go with you.

—I think students can get their ears pierced.  —I’m _______ against you. They’re so young.